Subj : ES Picture of the Day 07  2023
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From : Black Panther
Date : Tue Feb 07 2023 11:01:08

 EPOD - a service of USRA

The Earth Science Picture of the Day (EPOD) highlights the diverse processes
and phenomena which shape our planet and our lives. EPOD will collect and
archive photos, imagery, graphics, and artwork with short explanatory
captions and links exemplifying features within the Earth system. The
community is invited to contribute digital imagery, short captions and
relevant links.


 La Scala dei Turchi

   February 07, 2023

    Scala dei turchi

   Photographer:  Giovanni Caruso
   Summary Author:  Giovanni Caruso

   Featured above is la  Scala dei Turchi along the southwest of
   Sicily, Italy. This cliff is composed of nearly pure white  marble
   (marl), which is particularly dazzling on sunny days. Marble is a
    sedimentary rock made up largely of clay and  calcium carbonate
   and of lesser amounts of  magnesium. The marble here is of pelagic
   origin, dating from the  Pliocene.

   It's called Scala dei Turchi because over the centuries the wind and
   rain created these natural steps. Some 2000 years ago, this area was
   stormed by the  Saracens who moored their ships and then used the
   cliffs' "steps" to raid and pillage nearby seaside villages. Over time,
   it’s become a tourist attraction, noted for its clean, crystalline sea
   and for the eye-catching, white cliffs. Photos taken on September 7,
   2021.

   Realmonte, Sicily, Italy Coordinates: 37.1723 -13.2822


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